Story program“Read to Me, Rosco!” story program, 11 a.m. Nov. 10, at Mount Clemens Public Library, 150 Cass Ave. Rosco the Clown ill read stories and entertain children while parents may learn ways to make reading part of family life at home. Free. Call 586-469-6200.

Santa ParadeThe 37th Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade, 10 a.m. Nov. 23, starting from the corner of Lewiston and Kercheval in Grosse Pointe Farms, west on Kercheval through The Hill shopping district, to The Village shopping district in the City of Grosse Pointe. For additional information, call 313-886-7474 or 313-886-0021. Other events include the Grosse Pointe Lions Club’s 15th annual Happy Holidays Jingle Bell 5k Walk/Run at 9 a.m. and the Village Aglow Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 p.m., followed by a community sing-along with the Authentic Dickens Carolers.

The St. Clair Shores Players production of comedy “Dearly Departed” by David Bottrell and Jesse Jones, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9-10, 16-17, at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 31601 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores $10, $9 senior and students with ID, www.scsplayers.org or 586-779-3122.

Richmond Community Theatre production of “Macbeth,” Nov. 2-4, at theatre, 69619 Parker St., Richmond, $15, $10 for students/seniors, not recommended for children, www.richmondtheatre.com or 248-762-6621.

MARSP meetingsMacomb North Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel meets Nov. 13 at the Golden Corral Restaurant, Hall and Hayes roads; lunch served 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Business meeting and guest speaker follow.

Lorenzo Center“Changing Gears: The Birth of American Industry” programs continue with a variety of related topics through Nov. 18, at the Lorenzo Cultural Center at Macomb Community College Center Campus, Hall and Garfield roads, Clinton Township. For complete schedule information, visit www.lorenzoculturalcenter.com.

Toastmasters’ ClubsConfident CommunicatorsToastmasters Club in Washington Township meets 7:45 a.m. first and third Wednesdays at Washington Township offices, 57900 Van Dyke, between 26 Mile and West roads. For details, www.confidentcommunicatorsclub.com.

Toastmasters Speak Easy Club of Shelby meets 10-11:30 a.m. second and fourth Saturdays monthly at Shelby Community Center, 51670 Van Dyke, north of 23 Mile Road. Call 586-623-9987 or 586-531-1289.